Fairways Forest in Jacksonville

Fairways Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32277
494 homesBuilt 1958–2024Median sale $387K
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Live Market Pulse
41/100
Market Heat
Normal for Fairways Forest
2013 → 2026 · 84 at the 2021 peak
0 is Fairways Forest's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 41. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Fairways Forest Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$387K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 0.1% vs the prior 12 months
-0.1%
1-yr price change
n = 8 and 8 sales in the two windows
$175/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $182 in 2024
95.7%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.0%
+150%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $155K median in 2012
Tempo
41days
Median DOM · closed
24 days at the 2021 low
100%
Under contract
Duval: 31% (1,740 of 5,623)
0 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
8
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 10 a year
Ownership and context
84%
Owner-occupied · Fairways Forest
413 of 494 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
16%
Non-owner-occupied · Fairways Forest
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Fairways Forest
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
494
Homes in the community
494 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1958
Community established
homes built 1958-2024, median 1971 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 11 in 2009
2,238sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 8 of 494 homes trade a year
Fairways Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 5, 2026

Fairways Forest right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($387K) is down 0.1% from the prior 12 months ($388K) and up 150% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: Medium (8 and 8 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Fairways Forest market snapshot (as of August 5, 2026): the median sale price is about $387K ($175 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 41 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 0% from the prior 12 months and up 150% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).

Fairways Forest is a community of 494 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1958 and 2024 (median 1971.0), with a median living area of about 2,310 square feet. 84% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 4 to 17 sales each (8 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 0.1% year over year; up 150% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k3k
216 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $63 in 2012 to a $182 peak in 2024; $175 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
25507510020122014201620182020202220242026
24 days at the 2021 low; 41 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.7% now vs Duval 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
4 to 17 a year; 8 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Fairways Forest vs Duval
100200300Duval +189%Fairways Forest +150%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05102004200820122016202020242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 11 quit in 2009; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
84 at the 2021 peak, 8 in the troughs, 41 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,795/mo
Duval County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Duval County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Fairways Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Fairways Forest is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $410,000, and homes go under contract in about 63 days.

1.3
Months supply
$410,000
Median list
$355,000
Median sold
$143
Per sqft
63
Days on mkt
1/1/9
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32277 ZIP is $286,586, about 4.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Fairways Forest, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 12 listings
Median closed sale price — $398,750 · ▲ 1.3% yr (12-mo rolling)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairways Forest

Live MLS inventory for Fairways Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Fairways Forest listings as of 2026-08-05, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Lake Lucina · Elementary
  • Arlington · Middle
  • Terry Parker · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fairways Forest listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Fairways Forest address.

Recent Developments in Fairways Forest

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Fairways Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum83/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Fairways Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

    News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.

    What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 5 miles southwest of Fairways Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

    Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 20 miles southwest of Fairways Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. April 2026
    Development

    Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

    Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Fairways Forest.

    Source: JAXPORT
  5. April 2026
    Development

    Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

    Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.

    What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 20 miles southwest of Fairways Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports

    At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Fairways Forest.

    Source: News4Jax

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Fairways Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Fairways Forest.

A closer look at the Fairways Forest market

At a median of $175 per square foot, Fairways Forest prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 494 homes built between 1958 and 2024, and 84% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairways Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.0/10
Recent Direction6.0/10
Owner Commitment8.4/10
Pricing Power7.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +150% since 2012; Recent Direction -0.1% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 84% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fairways Forest sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Fairways Forest?
The median sale price in Fairways Forest was $387K over the 12 months ending August 5, 2026 (8 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Fairways Forest take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 5, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (8 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Fairways Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 494 homes in Fairways Forest (public records).
What share of Fairways Forest is owner-occupied?
84% of Fairways Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fairways Forest built?
Homes in Fairways Forest were built between 1958 and 2024, with a median year built of 1971.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Fairways Forest?
Cash buyers took 0% of Fairways Forest sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (0 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Have Fairways Forest home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 150% since 2012, from $155K to $387K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fairways Forest?
The best agent for Fairways Forest is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Fairways Forest.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 5, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (13 streets, ZIP 32211/32277))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (216 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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